Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland

Date published 12 Feb, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Jan, 2026 to 30 Apr, 2026

Specific Details In February 2026, the Coalition on the EU Migration Pact (of which JRS Ireland is a member) developed a series of recommended amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026, and issued the document to all TDs.

Intended results The intended result was to positively inform Oireachtas debates through the identification of amendments in areas including, but not limited to: vulnerable applicants and associated safeguards; age-disputed minors; legal representation; alternatives to detention; and family reunification.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity JRS Ireland (signatory as organisation)

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

Email All TDs Document identifying proposed amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026 was attached.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (1)

Document identifying proposed amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026 was attached.

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.